Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Renault Modus 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 4 HP less power than Renault Modus, but torque is 3 NM more than Renault Modus. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Modus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Modus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Modus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Modus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.59 m | |
| Chevrolet Kalos is 9 cm longer than the Renault Modus, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 274 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1283 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Kalos is 1.1 metres less than that of the Renault Modus, which means Chevrolet Kalos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Modus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Kalos has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Modus, so Renault Modus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 2200 | |
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